Mets' Mark Vientos struggles in loss to Mariners with defensive issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
On June 2, 2026, the New York Mets fell to the Seattle Mariners 8-3. Mark Vientos, playing first base, had multiple defensive errors contributing to the loss. His struggles included a deflected grounder that allowed extra runs and an inning-ending double play after failing to capitalize on an opportunity at the plate. Vientos' performance has been inconsistent this season, with a batting average of.130 over his last seven games. This inconsistency on both sides of the game puts pressure on the young slugger as he aims to improve his performance going forward.
- •Mets lost to Mariners 8-3 on June 2, 2026.
- •Vientos made multiple defensive errors during the game.
- •Vientos is 3-for-23 with a.130 batting average over his last seven games.
- •Vientos acknowledged inconsistencies, especially against right-handed pitching.
- •Manager Carlos Mendoza noted Vientos has displayed variable defensive abilities.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Vientos' inconsistencies at plate, on field take center stage in Mets' loss to Mariners
"Mets first baseman Mark Vientos had a couple of defensive miscues on Tuesday against the Mariners and did not come up big at the plate, showcasing the young slugger's inconsistencies in 2026.
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